Mechanical Engineer

Service Care Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Sector client in East Midlands is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a full-time, temporary position. The role involves providing expert mechanical and heating design services, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in maintenance of mechanical installations and knowledge of mechanical regulations. Pay is £42 per hour Umbrella LTD, and the role has a quick turnaround for application.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in maintenance of mechanical installations in various premises.
• Awareness of health and safety regulations related to mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines for maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide heating and mechanical design services for the Council's building programme.
• Conduct site inspections and supervise contracts during installations.
• Produce detailed reports on mechanical services including defect diagnosis.

Skills

Mechanical installations maintenance

Knowledge of Mechanical Regulations

Gas Safe requirements

Asbestos management

Strong negotiating skills

Job description

A client within the Public Sector based in is currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority or similar environment.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide expert mechanical and heating design, contract administration, and maintenance services to support the Council's building programme, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and high-quality standards.

• Provide heating and mechanical design services as required in the execution of the Council's building programme.
• Deliver design, contract administration, and maintenance services for engineering, heating, and mechanical systems for Council schemes or similar projects.
• Carry out site and condition surveys of mechanical services in buildings.
• Produce detailed reports including defect diagnosis, priorities, recommendations, costings, and breaches of legislation.
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained in accordance with all health and safety requirements, considering energy and water conservation.
• Supervise contracts during installation phases and carry out site inspections to monitor progress, technical compliance, and quality of workmanship. Comply with set quality standards and monitor their application to site works.
• Consult with statutory bodies and private or public utilities as required.
• Work with schools and other organisations responsible for maintenance of Council-owned or similar buildings to ensure awareness of maintenance needs and priorities.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require:

• At least 3 years' experience in the maintenance of mechanical installations in commercial, education, or industrial premises.
• Awareness of Regulations, Control, and Management of Asbestos.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Regulations, Gas Safe requirements, and experience working within CDM Regulations.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Proven ability to work to clear deadlines to ensure planned preventative maintenance programmes remain on target while meeting statutory and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and work safely at heights.
• Experience in carrying out inspections and reporting on mechanical installations including gas, ventilation, air conditioning, and other heating systems.
• Experience supervising contractors during installation and conducting site inspections for progress, technical content, and workmanship.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Experience presenting findings, advising budget holders and professional advisors on survey results, defects, and remedial works.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and is offering £42 per hour Umbrella LTD inside IR35 (approx. £35 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If you are interested, please send a copy of your up‑to‑date CV to the contact details provided by the recruiter. Alternatively, you may call the recruiter for more information. We also cover all construction‑related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this information to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.